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“At the time a story circulated saying that Pompeo had advised against such military action, saying that it would neither deter the Syrians nor stop their violence, and that it would only aggravate an already complex Syrian conflict. As a result of these views, it is believed he was kept

“The South Korean military plans to buy more Apache heavy-attack helicopters to lead the deployment across enemy lines should conflict erupt on the Korean Peninsula, according to defense officials.” Source: South Korea may buy more Apache helicopters to lead the fight across DMZ

“In a move that highlights growing concerns over Chinese espionage, Australia’s Department of Defence has banned staff and serving personnel from downloading WeChat on their work phones, Australian papers have revealed.” Source: ‘WeChat’ banned by Australian military over security concerns | Asia Times

“More than 200 People’s Liberation Army troops are on Cambodian soil for a joint drill on counter-terrorism and humanitarian operations.” Source: Chinese soldiers and tanks in Cambodia for anti-terror drill | Asia Times

“Russia has been stockpiling the nerve agent used in the attack on an ex-spy and his daughter over the last decade, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says.” Source: Spy poisoning: Russia stockpiling nerve agent, says Johnson – BBC News

“Vladimir Putin has claimed victory after cruising to re-election, with authorities reporting high voter turnout in balloting that was widely expected to bring the Russian president a fourth term.” Source: Putin easily wins another six-year term, firms grip on Russia

“U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is proposing a sweeping reassessment of U.S. foreign assistance with a view to punishing dozens of poor countries that vote against U.S. policies at the U.N., according to a confidential internal memo drafted by her staff.” Source: Haley: Vote With U.S. at

“Why should a soldier lug around lots of heavy batteries for radios, drones and other uses? Why not just have one big battery that they can cut down to whatever size and shape is needed?” Source: The Army battery you can cut in half and still use